Live at Sin-é
157 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock
A haunting blend of raw emotion and ethereal melodies delivered through Buckley's soulful voice amidst an intimate setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hallelujah — Buckley's interpretation transforms Leonard Cohen's original into a deeply personal meditation on love and loss, showcasing his vocal agility and emotional resonance.
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Grace Start here — The title track encapsulates Buckley's blend of rock and ethereal soundscapes, revealing his lyrical vulnerability and musical complexity.
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Lover, You Should've Come Over — This track highlights Buckley's storytelling ability and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners' experiences of longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Buckley's emotive performances and unique interpretations, making it a significant live recording.
What we noticed
- Several tracks are extended with improvisational elements, particularly in the guitar work, which adds a spontaneous feel to the performance.
- The setlist includes a notable rendition of 'Hallelujah,' which is performed towards the end, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling in live setting
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- haunting melodies for reflective moods
- captivating improvisation and monologues
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved for its raw emotion and iconic performances, especially 'Hallelujah'.
- Themes
- intimate performances· New York coffeehouse scene· personal loss and longing
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Live at Sin-é captures Jeff Buckley during a formative period, shortly after his debut album Grace had garnered critical acclaim. This live recording showcases his captivating stage presence and vocal prowess as he navigated the early stages of his career, solidifying his reputation as a unique talent in alternative rock and folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Jeff Tweedy· Damien Rice
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Be Your Husband 4:55
- 2 Lover, You Should've Come Over 9:25
- 3 Mojo Pin 5:37
- 4 Monologue: Duane Eddy, Songs for Lovers 1:18
- 5 Grace Start here 6:49
- 6 Monologue: Reverb, The Doors 1:39
- 7 Strange Fruit 7:43
- 8 Night Flight 6:40
- 9 If You Knew 4:28
- 10 Monologue: Fabulous Time for a Guinness 0:40
- 11 Unforgiven (Last Goodbye) 5:36
- 12 Twelfth of Never 3:35
- 13 Monologue: Café Days 0:15
- 14 Monologue: Eternal Life 0:36
- 15 Eternal Life 5:50
- 16 Just Like a Woman 7:27
- 17 Monologue: False Start, Apology, Miles Davis 1:03
- 18 Calling You 5:50
Disc 2
- 1 Monologue: Nusrat, He's My Elvis 3:13
- 2 Yeh Jo Halka Halka Saroor Hai 6:09
- 3 Monologue: I'm a Ridiculous Person 0:39
- 4 If You See Her, Say Hello 8:18
- 5 Monologue: Matt Dillon, Hollies, Classic Rock Radio 1:32
- 6 Dink's Song 11:14
- 7 Monologue: Musical Chairs 1:08
- 8 Drown in My Own Tears 4:11
- 9 Monologue: the Suckiest Water 0:08
- 10 The Way Young Lovers Do 10:06
- 11 Monologue: Walk Through Walls 0:26
- 12 Je n'en connais pas la fin 5:02
- 13 I Shall Be Released 5:20
- 14 Sweet Thing 10:36
- 15 Monologue: Good Night Bill 0:16
- 16 Hallelujah 9:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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